Football has done itself few favours of late. From Wayne Rooney’s bumper new contract to the latest player sex scandal, the stories have become depressingly familiar. Thankfully Africa United uses the beautiful game to tell a more remarkable tale; one that travels the length of a continent, taking in the good and the bad along…

“If I am to die, let it be on the road to Mecca.” These are the foolish words of a young Ibn Battuta, setting out on his first epic journey which is recounted in this short, yet lively 45 minute drama. Journey to Mecca follows Ibn Battuta (Chems-Eddine Zinoune) on his 18 month journey to…